Celia Veraart caught the eye of her husband Con while she was cleaning his mother's windows close to 70 years ago.

They still made each other a priority.

DCon and Cecilia Veraart celebrate their lifetime love.

"When couples are together they are happier and healthier," Ms Lea said.

"We can learn so much from our couples about life, love and commitment. To spend a lifetime together and then be apart is heartbreaking so it is a priority for us to pull out all stops to allow them to be together as much as possible."

The centre recently put on a candlelit Valentine's dinner for its six married ­couples to enjoy.

"We often set up a dining table so they can enjoy a special birthday or anniversary meal alone," Ms Lea said.

"Staff will make sure that the husband has a bunch of flowers and a signed card at the ready for these occasions when he is unable to get this himself."

WHAT IS YOUR SECRET TO A LIFETIME OF LOVE?

Godfrey & Dot Havig

Married 50 years

"Work hard and don't give up. It will be what you make it."

Alex & Claire Bowles

Married 49 years

"Make time to tell each other that you love each other every day. Treat each other special and with respect."

Ray & Dawn Lehner

Married 58 years

"Be understanding. We tried it and it worked."

Cecilia & Con Veraart

Married 66 years

"Be truthful. Be friends. Love each other. Don't start too young and get to know each other."